Salt Fork Campground
Open year-round. The main campground with electric and full hookup sites operates through winter with reduced services (water not available at sites during cold months). Primitive campsites are reservable April through October and first-come-first-served the rest of the year. All reservations made through reserveohio.com. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive days.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 8:45AM EDT until August 11 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
FFWPBZ The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Belmont County in east central Ohio... Central Guernsey County in east central Ohio... Monroe County in east central Ohio... Noble County in east central Ohio... * Until 1145 AM EDT. * At 845 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Cambridge, Barnesville, Woodsfield, Caldwell, Byesville, Powhatan Point, Dudley, Quaker City, Sardis, Senecaville, Pleasant City, Beallsville, Clarington, Cumberland, Lore City, Old Washington, Summerfield, Belle Valley and Lewisville.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 7:18AM EDT until August 11 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
FFWPBZ The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Coshocton County in east central Ohio... Western Guernsey County in east central Ohio... Muskingum County in east central Ohio... West Central Noble County in east central Ohio... Western Tuscarawas County in east central Ohio... * Until 1115 AM EDT. * At 718 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across or approaching the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen with an additional 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Zanesville, Coshocton, Newcomerstown, New Concord, West Lafayette, Sugarcreek, South Zanesville, North Zanesville, Dresden, Frazeysburg, Baltic, Philo, Warsaw, Pleasant Grove, Cumberland, Conesville, Fultonham, Plainfield and Nellie.
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 7:06AM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Repetitive rounds of precipitation through Tuesday night will raise flash flood potential. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, including the following areas, Belmont, Carroll, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson OH, Monroe, Muskingum, Noble and Tuscarawas, southwest Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Fayette, Greene, Higher Elevations of Fayette and Washington, and West Virginia, including the following areas, Brooke, Eastern Preston, Eastern Tucker, Hancock, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, Western Tucker and Wetzel. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rainfall through Tuesday night is expected to average from 1.0 to 1.5 inches across the watch area. However, there is the potential for isolated locations to receive an additional 2 to 3 inches. With the soil already saturated, such rain totals could create flash flooding conditions. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Salt Fork State Park Campground sits within Ohio's largest state park, encompassing over 17,000 acres of forested hills, open meadows, and misty valleys in Guernsey County. The campground features 212 campsites spread across multiple areas, with approximately 170 sites offering 50-amp electric hookups and 40 full hookup sites that include water, electric, and sewer connections. An additional primitive campground serves tent campers, and an equestrian camp accommodates horseback riding enthusiasts. The campground provides modern amenities including heated shower houses with flush toilets, a dump station for RV waste disposal, and a camp store. Eighteen campsites are designated as wheelchair accessible. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Registered campers receive access to a private beach and boat launch on the 2,952-acre Salt Fork Lake. Recreation opportunities abound with 14 hiking trails totaling over 24 miles, including a section of Ohio's famous Buckeye Trail. The park features an 18-hole championship golf course, miniature golf, two marinas with eight boat launch ramps, basketball courts, and playgrounds. The Salt Fork Lodge offers additional dining and lodging options within the park.
Directions
From I-77, take Exit 47 for Kimbolton. Head east on Kimbolton Road, then turn left onto Old Twenty One Road. After approximately 5 miles, turn right onto Broadhead Road. Continue for 1 mile, then turn right onto Vandalia Lane. Proceed through the stop sign to reach the campground gatehouse. The park is approximately six miles north of Cambridge.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $39 - $52 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 72ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (740) 439-3521 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Salt Fork Campground Map (PDF) | |
| Reserve Ohio |
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